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Farmers' Almanac Readers Name Apple Pie as our National Dessert
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.

Make Your Own Ice Cream Pie
An Easy Dessert Sure to Please Going on a picnic? Bring this delicious pie.

A Sugar Lesson for Sweet Cooking
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.

Where did Ice Cream Come From?
You scream . . . I scream . . . We all scream for ICE SCREAM ...but who Screamed first? Learn about the history of this popular dessert.

Winning Apple Pie Recipes
Farmers' Almanac readers elected Apple Pie as America's Dessert. Now check out our top three winning recipes for this tasty pie.

Best Cherry Recipes – No Lie
These cherry desserts will tempt your tastebuds -- honestly!

Oh My! Shoefly Pie
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.

The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?

How Punny Are You?
Halloween Puns & Fun

Holiday Entertaining on a Shoestring
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.

Weekly Wisdom
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for a more natural moth ball remedy? Ever wonder what cloves are? Find the answers and more here.

Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

Tips to Relieve Heartburn and Indigestion Naturally
The holidays for eating is here. Here are some natural ways to help you avoid overeating and possible heartburn.

Ten Ways to Stay Trim
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.

Back-To-School Breakfast Fun!
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.

What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Coffee lovers are sure to be pleased with these delicious variations of their favorite drink.

Mexican Feasts for Cinco de Mayo
Why is the fifth of May associated with Mexico?

Please Pass the Pie
Postively Palatable Recipes. These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.

Delectable Valentine's Cheesecakes
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.

Recipes

Brunswick Stew
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.

Easy Fudge Brownies
These brownies will satisfy the sweet tooth and have you coming back for more.

Baked Pineapple
This great side dish works really well with pork.

Fresh Apple Cake
When apples are in season, there's nothing finer than a simple apple cake. Although easy to make, this cake is anything but ordinary.

Fruit Glazed Carrots
Serve these flavorful carrots at your next meal.

7 UP Cake
The lemon-lime soda gives it a unique flavor.

Blackberry Pie
There is nothing quite like a blackberry pie warm from the oven.

Zucchini Cake
Here is a sweet way to get some extra veggies in your diet!

French Cherry Pie
A delicious alternative to traditional cherry pie, try this French favorite cherry pie recipe instead you'll be in for a treat!

Black Magic Cake
Spooky dark chocolate cake that's suitable for all your black magic get-togethers.


Cherry Cheese Pie
This is pretty easy to make and makes a creamy sweet ending to any meal.

Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding, first known as a "poor man's pudding", is an old fashioned dessert that has been popular for a long time.

Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake
This pound cake has a big splash of lemon flavor and is appropriate for any occasion.

Creamy Rice Pudding (Kugel)
Here is a rich, comforting dessert from Eastern Europe. Its flavor comes from chewy raisins and fragrant nutmeg.





Finger-tip Chocolate Tortes
So easy to fix — so sure to please! Start with a loaf pound cake, slice into layers, spread with frosting, slice crosswise — and you have a dainty, pick-up dessert.






Popovers
These high-rise popovers are a great breakfast dish. Serve them hot from the oven with unsalted butter and your favorite jam.








Boo-berry Coffin Cake
Scare up this cake for all your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You'll have them shouting "yum" instead of "boo!"

Baked Apple and Carrot Slices
This side dish is great served with pork, ham, or sausages.

Lemon Melt-A-Ways
Try these tangy lemon bars for dessert tonight.

Barbecued Party Apples
Topped with a scoop of ice-cream, this warm dessert will earn you rave reviews.

Orange Cake
I am not much of a dessert eater, but this is one of my favorites to make and to bring to someone as a gift.

Banana Frost
This frozen delight can be a wonderful snack or dessert.

Hawaiian Sundae
Try this tasty dessert that's easy to make.

Yogurt Pie
Summer is here, and it is time for the easiest, most delicious, low-fat dessert!

Blog

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Leave the Stuffing to the Turkey
November 16, 2009 8:57 AM

Ice Cream Social
August 7, 2006 5:27 PM

National Pie Day
January 23, 2009 11:11 AM


Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

Specialty Ice Cream Pies
August 16, 2006 7:55 AM

25 Random Things
February 17, 2009 1:47 PM

Almanacs, Large and Small
September 15, 2006 11:02 AM